{"id":67968,"date":"2022-09-12T14:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kiprop-komen-eye-x-country-season-after-ruling-kapsowar-race"},"modified":"2022-09-12T14:56:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T14:56:05","slug":"kiprop-komen-eye-x-country-season-after-ruling-kapsowar-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kiprop-komen-eye-x-country-season-after-ruling-kapsowar-race","title":{"rendered":"Kiprop, Komen eye x-country season after ruling Kapsowar race"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Upstart Bravin Kiprop and reigning Granollers Half Marathon champion Purity Komen have their eyes fixed on local cross-country series after dominating Kapsowar Girls’ 10km Charity and Conservation Road race<\/p>\n

The two said they can’t wait for the release of the 2022\/2023 Athletics Kenya calendar to compete in local X-country series ahead of the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia.<\/p>\n

Speaking after winning the second edition of 10km race, Kiprop said he is keen to represent the country at next year’s global show.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have never donned the national colours and I want to try my best to get into the team ahead of the championships,\u201d said Kiprop.<\/p>\n

The man, who trains in Mokwo under David Maiyo, won the title in 28:39 minutes ahead of Samuel Naibei (28:43) and Gilbert Kibet (29:14) who placed second and third respectively. Last year, Kiprop finished a disappointing 19th position.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has always been my prayer to represent the country and as we speak, winning this race has inspired me. Remember, I finished 19th last year and today I prevailed. I am ready to face the world,\u201d he added. He said the win did not come easy as he had to endure the sloppy, hilly and twisty course.<\/p>\n

Komen, who competed in her first race after finishing 9th at the Africa Athletics Championships in Reduit, Mauritius, won the women\u2019s title after braving the morning scorching sun.<\/p>\n

Komen took the lead after 5km and went all the way to win the race in 32:35.84. Upstart Naomi Jebet was second in 33:12.41 while Zenah Jeptoo completed the podium in 33:14.17.<\/p>\n

“The race was very tough considering the course was not only hilly but with sharp corners and steep slopes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Selected results<\/b><\/p>\n

10km<\/p>\n

Men<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Bravin Kiprop- 28:39<\/p>\n

2. Samuel Naibei- 28:43<\/p>\n

3. Gilbert Kibet- 29:14<\/p>\n

4. Vincent Kiprotich- 29:24<\/p>\n

5. Victor Togom- 29:27<\/p>\n

Women<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Purity Komen- 32:35.84<\/p>\n

2. Naomi Jebet- 33:12.41<\/p>\n

3. Priscah Chesang- 33:14.17<\/p>\n

4. Zenah Jeptoo- 33:33.28<\/p>\n

5. Nelly Jeptoo- 33:34.09<\/p>\n

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